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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City – Summer Bowl for Kids’ Sake

Summer Bowl for Kids’ Sake, a benefit for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City,  was held July 10th through the 27th at Park Lanes. Guests enjoyed fun bowling, drinks, food, prizes, and more. More than 2,000 corporate and individual teams participated in the record-breaking event. The event concluded with the Super Team Party on August 10th.

Team AmWINNING:
(Front row) Kristina Collins, Jourdan Cox, Kelley Walther, and Jillian Gregg
(back row) T.J. Collins, Boston Loveless and Drew House

 

Team Bowling Ballers:
(Front row) Brynn Ferraro, Allison Needleman and Maddie Paradise
(back row) Nick Paradise, Mikey Needleman and Chris Ferraro

 

Team Friday Night Strikes!:
(Seated) Gene Willis
(standing) Tahir Atwater, Carrie Dilley and Lexi Sage

 

Team House Bowlton:
(Front row) Brooke Tippin and Erin McNamara
(back row) Jeanne Hansey, Hilary Moore, Griffin Davis, Hannah Neel, and Brittany Davis

 

Team Lockton Mis-Splits: Kerri Meza, Macee Evans, Danny Callahan, and Patricia Scoville

 

Team Rockin’ Turtles:
(Front row) Jenny Park and Leslie Lamoreaux
(back row) Kale Samber, Kevin Morin, Jaye Wilcox, and Raven Weber

Additional photos featured in the September 1, 2018 issue of The Independent

 

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